Top Rankings
Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 521 students in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
25 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
521 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 63% has increased from 35-39% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#448 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Graduation Rate
63%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.59
% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
15%
12%
% Black
10%
12%
% White
64%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $41,937 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $57,100 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$41,937
$17,854
Spending / Student
$57,100
$18,580
Best Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swmetro Prairie Care
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Hundertmark Rd #205n
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Swmetro Reflections
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4601 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Swmetro Lakeside Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Garrison Ave Ne
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Swmetro Jaf
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17681 Valley View Drive
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Swmetro Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 East 4th St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Swmetro Level 4 Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hope Ave
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 567-8100
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 567-8100
Gr: K-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Annica Program
Alternative School
7808 Kerber Blvd Ste 215
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 5-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions
Special Education School
800 8th St Ne
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Ccj
Alternative School
606 East 4th Street
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Chaska Level 4
Special Education School
401 E 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8100
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8100
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro East Union Level 4
Special Education School
15655 County Road 43
Carver, MN 55315
(651) 461-4156
Carver, MN 55315
(651) 461-4156
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro East Union Reflections
Alternative School
15655 County Road 43
Carver, MN 55315
(651) 461-4156
Carver, MN 55315
(651) 461-4156
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Freedom Academy Alc
Alternative School
11482 Ferman Ave Sw
Waverly, MN 55390
(952) 567-8198
Waverly, MN 55390
(952) 567-8198
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Freedom Academy Level 4
Special Education School
11482 Ferman Ave Sw
Waverly, MN 55390
(952) 567-8198
Waverly, MN 55390
(952) 567-8198
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Independent Study
Alternative School
401 E 4th St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Level 3
Special Education School
150 W Tyrone St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
4601 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 2-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Passageways
Alternative School
13780 Mckenna Rd Nw
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro St. Boni Level 4
Special Education School
8801 Wildwood Ave
Saint Bonifacius, MN 55375
(952) 567-8199
Saint Bonifacius, MN 55375
(952) 567-8199
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Seat Based
Alternative School
401 E 4th St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Shakopee Special Education
Special Education School
4601 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 11-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Waseca
Special Education School
501 E Elm Ave
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Waseca-transitions
Special Education School
501 East Elm Ave
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District?
Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District manages 25 public schools serving 521 students.
What is the rank of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District?
Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District is ranked #461 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District?
64% of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District?
Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $57,100 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
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